Site developing

[Special_K]

Hey gold2platinum

What did you decide on for design. Sounds like Dreamweaver was going to be the weapon of choice but did you go the custom build route or find a WP template that suited your needs?

[kohashi]

Mozilla Kompozer

[ILikeInfo]

I'm liking XSitePro

[trader]

We use a combination of tools, including an older version of Dreamweaver, low-cost Templates purchased on the web, and Notepad which is what I personally prefer for adding content later on and doing misc work including test editing where Notepad is very easy to use.

[wadodger]

I'm liking XSitePro

Are you using the newer version? Thinking about the upgrade and wondering if it's worth it. (same question to other xsp users)

Thanks.

[ILikeInfo]

Originally posted by wadodger
Are you using the newer version? Thinking about the upgrade and wondering if it's worth it. (same question to other xsp users)

Thanks.

Yes, 2.11 I beleive it is.

In preperation to use it to build some sites from scratch I used it to convert ITA's web site from "hand coding" to content management using XSitePro

Original Site: www.TherapyAnimals.org

XSitePro: www.TherapyAnimals.org/test

Note it does say "test" so there are still lots of broken links and some character conversion errors when I imported a number of pages.

[devolution]

edlin

[wadodger]

Thanks, Charles.

Conversion looks great.
Been looking to move our hand-coded stuff to cms.

thanks again

[ILikeInfo]

Originally posted by wadodger
Thanks, Charles.

Conversion looks great.
Been looking to move our hand-coded stuff to cms.

thanks again

Here is how difficult it is for most pages:

1) Add Page to XSitePro
2) In browser, go to the internet page you want to import and "swipe it" like you would a cut and paste - Then do control C
3) Place cursor in XSitePro and paste

It's mostly that simple.

A lot of pages needed cleaning (years of neglect) and I spent most time doing that, I spent very little time on the skeleton or pulling most of the content over.

The only downside I've found it XSitePro is "too smart" as it is allways "rendering" in real time. So if you have a page with a low of stuff on it you're probably going to need a very fast PC to find it workable. I like trying my best to keep things simple so I'm not finding that aspect of XSitePro to be a bother so far.

[sandy_joy]

Hi, For Developing any web site, Firstly I Suggest you that you go through all Client side scripting like, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, as well as Sever side scripting like php, asp etc.
I mention that's, because I suggest you that that for developing any site just follow CMS[Content Management System] like Joomla, Drupal that's help you for achieving you goal by making attractive web GUI, along with you also save your useful time & money.

[Jenie9312]

Web development is a broad term for the work involved in developing a web site for the Internet (World Wide Web) or an intranet (a private network). This can include web design, web content development, client liaison, client-side/server-side scripting, web server and network security configuration, and e-commerce development. However, among web professionals, "web development" usually refers to the main non-design aspects of building web sites: writing markup and coding. Web development can range from developing the simplest static single page of plain text to the most complex web-based internet applications, electronic businesses, or social network services.

Thanks,

[deadman]

You said that you are starting. Go for wordpress you will come to know about how to develop a site in better way, and wordpress in used by many members these days

[deadman]

Go for the webdesign.You can develop your site

[sbruce]

I also suggest for you to use wordpress or blogger for starters so that it will be easier for you to start on it. Though for a more complex type of website or something that is probably geared toward more professional work, I suggest that you have someone develop it for you. That would ensure that you would get what you want and function more effectively with the right tools at your disposal.

[Hugo123007]

mainly, cost of Web site development and hosting has dropped dramatically during this time.